Provides the second half of an extensive study examining research in developmental education, evaluating the quality of the research based on a sample of 52 randomly selected articles and conference presentations. Discusses problems encountered in the studies related to the design implementation, and analysis of results from research. (33…

Describes the development of a sociolinguistic inquiry method to explain the verbal communication processes operating between tutor and student. Explains the coding of audiotaped tutoring sessions in terms of the interaction moves of initiation, reply, evaluation, marker, and addition. Presents preliminary results and implications for research and…

Describes a study of tutors' experiences with small groups, offering findings from interviews with 37 tutors from 3 colleges as they relate to existing group dynamics research. Discusses tutor and tutee roles, group cohesion, identification of students' needs, development of a workable plan and timeline, jumpstarting, and floor management. Details…

Presents results from the first part of a two-part study of the characteristics of research conducted in the area of developmental education. Identifies the areas investigated, types of research being conducted, and the effectiveness of the research. Indicates that serious flaws were found in 63% of the studies reviewed. Discusses four factors…